Portlaoise College, Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or Mountmellick Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Mountmellick Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Clara, Co. Offaly | Mountmellick, Co. Laois |
| Students | 1,005 | 333 | 742 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (373 boys, 369 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 39.4 km | 9.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 72530L | 91426A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Mountmellick Community School |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.